Local Summer Returns: See September Lineup Of Events In Southern Ocean

SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — September marks the unofficial end of summer and the return of local summer, much to the delight of Ocean County residents.

Even though the typical summer season is over, September is still packed with fun things to do in Southern Ocean.

Here's five events to check out in September.

Ocean County Irish Festival

• When: Sept. 6, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Where: Manahawkin Lake Park
• Details: Enjoy food, drinks, live music, vendors and more as you celebrate Irish heritage with The Order of the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, Ocean County Chapter.

Day At The Bay

• When: Sept. 13, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Where: Ship Bottom's Boat Ramp
• Details: It's 100 years of Ship Bottom with a day of music, beer, food and vendors. Fireworks at dusk.

Pinelands Heritage & Americana Fest

• When: Sept. 20, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Where: Albert Music Hall, Waretown (Outdoors)
• Details: Listen to Americana music while checking out vendors, local artisans, cloggers, face painting and more.

Lacey Day

• When: Sept. 27, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Gille Park, Lacey
• Details: Celebrate the Lacey community with a day of food trucks, trackless train rides, a petting zoo and a battle of the bands.

43rd Annual Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy & Gunning Show

• When: Sept. 27 and 28
• Where: Tip Seaman County Park, Tuckerton
• Details: This popular free event features new and antique decoys, hunting and fishing boats, and plenty of contests.